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Communication: FOURTH PERIOD

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All the wired network components interact with ISO layers. Which of the answers below reflects the ISO layers that the gateway interacts with?
Redundant capability is critical for any DCS. Which of the availability of redundancy below would have redundant I/O, controllers and networks?
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is a network that links smaller networks together, but potentially on a global scale?
Using the table below, Select the answer below that best represents an asychronous transmission of the letter "Y" with 7 data bits, two stop bits, and even parity?
Which of the answers below best represents the recommended standard that uses an end device circuit to provide the encoding of characters?
There are several common components of signal converters. Which one is best described as reduction of overall error introduced by the input and/or output signals?
There are commonly two configurations a programmer would use for workstations. Which of the answers below would best be described as a workstation that has the majority of the data processing done in the applications at the workstation??
Which of the antenna below would be best for point-to-point communication?
There are numerous I/O modules that a typical DCS has access to. Which of the modules below is described as one that converts 8 or 16 inputs to a digital signal?
There are many options to choose from for alarm states. Which of the following alarm states can be best described as a temporary suppression of an alarm?
Software for programming or configuration is an integral part of any HMI. Which of the interfaces below can be best described as allowing the creation of new projects?
IPv4 has several distinct classifications. Looking at the answers below, choose the one that contains all of the classifications.
Which of the components below best represents the letter "C"?
Each network layer for a DCS has it's own specialized equipment or software. Which of the layers below would make use of a HART protocol?
In IPv4, there are a range of protocols that can be used at any one time. Which of the protocols below would be best suited for sensitive data transmission?
In the unbalanced signal transmission system, which answer best represents the number 2?
A typical HMI has several subsystems attached to it. Which of the subsystems below would be involved in visual indications of data?
All the wired network components interact with ISO layers. Which of the answers below reflects the ISO layers that the firewall interacts with?
DCS commonly is considered a computerised control system for a plant that has central operator supervisory control. Which of the terms below is best described as controllers and operator stations that are separated physically from the central control system?
IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the IP address they use. Which of the answers corresponds best to the address in row "E"?
The various DCS networks are vital to any plant or process operating smoothly. Which of the networks below must faster and more reliable than any of the others?
Which of the answers below best defines the loop resistance range for a HART communication device?
There are numerous I/O modules that a typical DCS has access to. Which of the modules below is described as one that the scanner module receives information communicated digitally from up to 63 supported devices?
Which of the answers below best represents the recommended standard that uses a UART chip?
A DCS collects a lot of data during the course of operating. Which of the terms below would best describe the database that contains a record of process alarms and events as they occur?